How do I clean up cat urine?

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To clean up cat urine, you need a paper or cloth towel and cleanser. Blot up the puddle of urine and then clean the spot with an equal mixture of white vinegar and water. When the spot is dry, sprinkle baking soda over it. Pour a mixture of dish soap and hydrogen peroxide over the baking soda, scrub, and blot up the moisture.

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Soak up the urine with a towel

When you find cat urine on your carpet, furniture or hard surfaces, blot it up with a paper or cloth towel. Take up all of the urine that you can by pressing the towel onto the spot. Do not rub the towel as this will cause the urine to sink deeper into the surface.

Mix vinegar and water equally, and apply the mixture to the spot

Mix equal parts of water and vinegar in a small container. Pour enough of the mixture over the spot to soak it thoroughly. Let the liquid dry.

Sprinkle baking soda over the dried area

Sprinkle baking soda over the dried area liberally. You can't use too much baking soda.

Mix four parts of hydrogen peroxide to one part dish soap

Create a mixture of four parts hydrogen peroxide to one part dish soap. Pour this mixture over the spot that you previously covered with baking soda. Lightly scrub the spot with a towel or a small scrub brush.

Vacuum the spot

When you complete step four, allow the spot to dry. Vacuum the spot when it's dry. If any odor remains, repeat steps two through five.